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Panasonic DMC-FZ47, DMCFZ47K, VQT3R48 [AF ASSIST LAMP], [FLASH] [FLASH SYNCHRO]

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Recording

Applicable modes:

AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way

making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF

area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)

[OFF]/[ON]

Note

•The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5m (4.92 feet).

•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AFASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In

this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

•Remove the lens hood.

•A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF Assist Lamp

because the AF Assist Lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this

does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.

•In the following cases, [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].

–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILL UMINATIONS] in

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

–In [SUNSET], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIALPHOTO] in Scene Mode

•Refer to P65 for details.

Applicable modes:

2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures

of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.

Note

•Set it to [1ST] for normal use.

•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].

•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.

[AF ASSIST LAMP][FLASH][FLASH SYNCHRO]

[1ST] 1st curtain synchro

The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.

[2ND] 2nd curtain synchro

The light source appears behind the subject and picture

becomes dynamic.

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Page Playback/Editing Connecting to other equipment Others Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Components 18 19 21 20 22 33 24 23 17 25 Page Page Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Page Attaching the Lens Hood Charging the Battery Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery About the Built-in Memory/the Card Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Page Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Page Tips for taking good pictures Preventing jitter (camera shake) Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Aim the AF area at the point yo u wa nt to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. Program Shift Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1 2 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take t h e picture. Page Page Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. Page During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2 or 1. Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Selecting a picture Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). Playing Back Motion Pictures Page Deleting Pictures Page Setting the Menu Page Page Page About the Setup Menu Page 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Press [DISPLAY] to change. Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Types of zooms Page Taking Pictures using the Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P46) Press 3/4 to select a mode and then press [M ENU/SET]. Page Page Page Press 3 [] several times to display [FLASH], and then press 2/1 to set the flash output. Adjust the flash output Press [MENU/SET] to clos e the menu. Taking Close-up Pictures Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Page Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press 2 []. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take t h e picture. Compensating the Exposure 1 2 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Setting the Light Sensitivity Press 1 []. Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then Page Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. Manual Exposure Mode Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Press 3/4 to select an item, and then press 1Select [MINIATUREEFFECT] u sing Step 2 on P80 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 3 Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures Set the mode dial. Press 3/4 to select the Advanced Scene Mode. [PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [CLOSE-UP] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded 1 2 [PARTY] 3 4 1 2 3 4 [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY1]/[BABY2] [PET] [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED BURST] [FLASH BURST] [PANNING] [STARRYSKY] [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] [PHOTO FRAME] [3D PHOTO MODE] Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Video Mode) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. Page Taking Pictures in Custom Mode 1 2 3 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Page Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. 1 2 1 2 Page 1 2 3Perform Step 5 in Face Settings. Entering Text Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character selection section. Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET] to end text input. Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PHOTO STYLE] 1 2 3 [ASPECT RATIO] [PICTURE SIZE] [QUALITY] [SENSITIVITY] [ISO LIMIT SET] [WHITE BALANCE] 1 2 1 2 1 Press [DISPLAY] in step 2 2 [FACE RECOG.] [AF MODE] Page Page 1 2 [QUICK AF] 3 1 2 3 [AF/AE LOCK] [METERING MODE] [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] [BURST] [I.RESOLUTION] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [STABILIZER] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [FLASH] [FLASH SYNCHRO] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [CONVERSION] [CLOCK SET] Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu [REC MODE] [REC QUALITY] [EXPOSURE MODE] [CONTINUOUS AF] [WIND CUT] [ZOOM MIC] Various methods to play back Page Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [FAVORITE PLAY] [MODE PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. 1 2 [UPLOAD SET] Select the picture, and then Enter the text. (P103) [TITLE EDIT] Select the picture, and then Press 3 at the location to divide. Press 4. Page Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET]. Page Page Page Page Page Page 1 2 Page Page Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Connect the camera and a TV. Page Using VIERA Link (HDMI) Page Playing back 3D pictures 1 2 Page Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 1 2 3 Copy the playback image usi ng an AV cable 1 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfu nS TUDIO 2 3 Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. PC that can be used Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. Operate the PC. Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Page 1 Uploading the images to sharing sites 2 Printing the Pictures Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Print Settings [PAPER SIZE] Page Optional accessories 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Screen Display s 30 m 8 Page 9s9s9s Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page Lens LCD monitor/Viewfinder Flash Playback Page TV, PC and printer Page Others